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Collecting and Using Anecdotal Records

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This in-service suite describes how to collect and use anecdotal records to document child progress.

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Presenter Notes

Learning Activity: Selecting Objective Observations

Learning Activity: Collecting an Anecdotal Record

Learning Activity: Collecting an Anecdotal Record (Video)

Learning Activity: Changing Teaching Strategies

Learning Activity: Observation as Part of the Daily Routine

Tips for Teachers

Tools for Teachers: Anecdotal Record Notecards

Tools for Teachers: What to Record Today

Tools for Supervisors: Observation Form

Tools for Supervisors: Interpretation Form

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